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The latest rumors are gaining traction. Fresh clues on Steam have reignited talk of a possible Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced Edition and fans are paying attention.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced Edition

What’s got people buzzing? Some subtle but telling changes in the game’s Steam metadata. Eagle-eyed users noticed references that weren’t there before.

With the game’s anniversary just three weeks away, fans are starting to wonder if Rockstar Games is quietly preparing a next generation upgrade similar to what Grand Theft Auto V received on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. When GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced launched in 2022, it brought that 2013 game up to modern standards for consoles. Red Dead Redemption 2 might be next in line.

Development: The Evidence Trail

Let’s be clear: Rockstar hasn’t confirmed anything. But the Steam listing tweaks are the kind of quiet signals fans have learned to watch for.

This would not be out of character for Rockstar. Since 2021, they have put out at least one remaster, re-release, or upgrade every year. We have seen the GTA Trilogy, GTA 5’s next generation update, and a PC port of the original Red Dead Redemption. With nothing major released in 2025 so far, Red Dead Redemption 2 seems like the next obvious move.

The community is into it, but not blindly. Players have been asking for a 60 frames per second update and better graphics for years. On consoles, the game still runs at 30 FPS. On PC, it runs better, but still lacks proper support for newer hardware. Even a framerate boost would go a long way.

Roger Clark, the voice of Arthur Morgan, publicly backed the idea in May. A month later, insider reports claimed the project was already in development.

If it is, fans want more than smoother performance. They are asking for sharper textures, better lighting, and a full upgrade that feels built for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Red Dead Online gets mentioned a lot too. Support for that mode has mostly dried up, and players are hoping this update brings it back into focus.

Context and Timing

Red Dead Redemption 2 came out in 2018 and still ranks as one of Rockstar’s most respected titles. The game sold well, earned high praise, and built a strong player base. But it never got a proper upgrade for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. That missing step has kept the conversation going for years.

Now that Grand Theft Auto VI is set for May 26, 2026, some wonder if Rockstar has enough room to work on both games – they might. A re-release this year would make sense, because it would give Red Dead Redemption 2 a fresh spotlight and help keep players engaged while the studio finishes GTA 6.

If Rockstar sticks to its usual release rhythm, and with the anniversary this month, an announcement could land soon. A re-release would not just boost the single-player campaign, but it could also breathe new life into Red Dead Online.

So far, Rockstar’s staying quiet. But if history’s any guide, that won’t last long. The clues are stacking up. Now it’s just a matter of when.